David Andersen Sterling Enamel Bracelet Necklace Demi Parure Set 1888-1925

4"W (20.32cm x 1.02cm) Clasped: 7.5"R (19.05cm) Necklace: 16.25L x. This could have actually been made by David Andersen himself before he died in 1901. Additionally to find a set in such impeccable condition from this era is such a rare treat. I'm also inclined to believe this may have been a special commission or made for someone of significance, due to the fact that it was made in 925 sterling silver, and not 830 silver that was more prevalent during that time period. All of the enamel is fully intact, crisp and bright with no damage of any kind.

There is only minor wear to gilding on the back of each piece. The hidden box clasps work perfectly. It's mind blowing to know that this set is somewhere between 100 to 136 years old! A superb museum quality demi parure set worthy of the finest rare jewelry collections. Mannequin is a life-size torso representation The company was founded in Christiania (now Oslo), Norway by David Andersen in 1876. By 1888, Andersen was able to expand his workshop into a steam powered plant and a second retail location was opened in Oslo in 1892. David Andersen died in 1901, his son, Arthur Andersen, took the reins of the firm at that time. Arthur instituted some important changes, he decided to hyphenate the family name to David-Andersen, and as chief designer, he introduced the use of enameling on the company's gold and silver jewelry as well as hollowware. The new line was so successful that enamelled jewelry has become nearly synonymous with the David-Andersen name. The firm has remained a family business and is now run by members of the fourth generation, Uni and Jon David-Andersen.

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